How to get from Gothenburg to Hamburg
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Gothenburg to Hamburg by price and travel time.
- 478 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train + bus, 9h 50m
- 3 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
9h 50m
3 transfers
Train + Bus
€86
Cheapest
10h 35m
direct
Bus
€42
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 19 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Gothenburg to Hamburg. The most useful door-to-door route takes 10h 35m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 478 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
478 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €137Checked Oct 17 | 11h1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Train | €85Reading date not recorded | 10h 06m3 transfers | See Train details |
| Bus | €44Omio catalogue, Oct 5 | 10h 35mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€137Checked Oct 1711h · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Train€85Reading date not recorded10h 06m · 3 transfersSee Train details
- Bus€44Omio catalogue, Oct 510h 35m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Gothenburg to Hamburg: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Gothenburg → Hamburg centralbus
FlixBus·10h 35m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Gothenburg to Hamburg
FlixBus runs 3 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:30 and the last at 23:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 3 | 00:30 | 23:30 |
All departures
- 00:30
- 08:50
- 23:30
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Mon, Oct 5
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusGothenburg-Hamburg central, Amsterdam Central-Hamburg centralBook →ÖresundstågGothenburg-MalmöBook →DSBKøbenhavn-HamburgBook →
KLMCopenhagen Kastrup-Amsterdam SchipholSee live options and dates →Airport shuttle busMalmö-Copenhagen Kastrup, Copenhagen Kastrup-KøbenhavnBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Öresundståg, DSB, KLM, Airport shuttle bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Gothenburg to Hamburg works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Gothenburg to Hamburg central, about 10h 35m. In total it's roughly €42 over 10h 35m, direct, no transfers.
Gothenburg to Hamburg: common questions
How long does it take to get from Gothenburg to Hamburg?
The most useful route takes about 10h 35m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Gothenburg to Hamburg?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:30 and the last at 23:30, from Gothenburg C, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Gothenburg to Hamburg?
3 a day with FlixBus, between 00:30 and 23:30.
Which station does the bus from Gothenburg to Hamburg leave from?
Gothenburg C with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Hamburg from Gothenburg?
About 478 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Gothenburg to Hamburg cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €42 to €67. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Gothenburg to Hamburg?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Öresundståg, DSB, KLM, Airport shuttle bus.
Can you get from Gothenburg to Hamburg without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 8h 22m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Gothenburg to Hamburg?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 19 Oct 2026